Join us for AGM and Volunteer Appreciation Event, Wednesday, July 18th atThompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC RAPS’ Annual General Meeting takes place July 18 … a...
Volunteer Profile: Animals are Kati DeGraaf’s lifelong love
Written by Kati DeGraaf, Volunteer I have had a love for animals, both domestic and wild, for as long as I can remember. As a youngster I volunteered wherever I could to spend time with animals. My...
No such thing as a “typical” rescue
A RAPS volunteer recently found a small kitten on property adjoining the Richmond City Works yard. Soon, Mama-cat and another kitten were also spotted, but made a quick escape. Fearing that...
RAPS 2017 Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Date: May 25, 2017Doors Open at 5:30. Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis.Time: AGM 6:00 to 7:30 pm | Volunteer Recognition & Dinner 7:30 to 9:30 pmLocation of...
RAPS Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 23 – 29, 2017
Each of our incredible volunteers brings with them a unique set of skills that help better the lives of the adoptable animals in RAPS’ care. Each dedicated volunteer positively impacts the...
Little Red – Learning to Walk
Some relationships take a long time to gel. Marta Bannister is a volunteer dog-walker at RAPS (and also serves on the RAPS board). Little Red was a feral dog that was trapped and brought to the RAPS...
Upcoming Volunteer Information Session
We are holding an upcoming volunteer information session on May 28th at 2:00pm. We are looking for people to volunteer as a cat room cleaner or laundry/dishes person on weekday mornings....
Volunteer Opportunities at RAPS
You can make a huge difference in the lives of animals. The Richmond Animal Protection Society is seeking volunteers to fill the following roles: Cat Room Cleaner (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from...
14 Years of Volunteering at RAPS’ Cat Sanctuary
My diary entry for February. 4, 2002 reads: “First day of volunteering at homeless cat shelter. Hard work, but satisfying”. And so it’s continued, for over 14 years. I’ve scooped at least 7,000...